HR Apprentice

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Salary £25,949 per annum

Contractual hours 37

Basis Full time

Job category/type Apprenticeship

Date posted 23/07/2026

Job reference 18997

37 hours per week

Temporary up to 2 years in line with the apprenticeship.

Bridgend County Borough Council is seeking to appoint an HR Systems Apprentice to work within its Human Resources and Organisational Development service to undertake Professional Competence for ICT Professional Level 3 qualification. This apprenticeship offers a valuable opportunity to gain practical workplace experience while working towards a nationally recognised qualification. You will receive structured on-the-job training and ongoing support throughout your apprenticeship journey.

As a member of our HR Systems team, you will provide advice to users on system issues (MHR iTrent HR and Payroll System) and assist in data reporting to support the wider HR&OD team. We are looking for a motivated, well-organised and committed individual who has good communication skills, excellent IT skills and attention to detail.

The ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh is a requirement for this post.

Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.

The council's Hybrid Working Policy applies to this post. This provides a framework for establishing how you will undertake working hours between your home and the office.

Applications will not be considered for those who have already achieved a qualification at an equivalent or higher level in same subject area, including a degree in same subject area. Also, applicants currently in receipt of WG funding for study purposes will not be able to be considered.